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May, 2017 l Working World l WorkingWorld.com 13 simple question clarified, a decision can be made on what is the fastest and the most effective way to achieve the desired outcome. CRITICAL MISTAKE #4: WEARING THE WRONG HAT Vision caster. Trainer. Monitor. Cheerleader. Fixer. Disciplinarian. Which hat do you wear? All of them and more! This dilemma is further augmented by the maturity, or immaturity as the case may be, of your team. The challenge is not only in knowing what hat you are to wear, but it's also critical to wear the right hat at the right time. If your team is newly formed, it's important to be participatory in your leadership style regardless of the hat you are wearing. As your team develops and establishes appropriate parameters, your style shifts to a hands-on leader. You then can transition to a benevolent dictator as you ensure the appropriate focused action of your team. When your team matures and is highly functioning, your style shifts to free rein leadership as you equip the team to be self-sustaining. Your style shifts. Your hats change. Your leadership flexibility is regularly challenged. Change hats as often as the fluidity of circumstances dictates and be cognizant of the leadership style required based upon the developmental maturity of your team. CRITICAL MISTAKE #5: NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY There are things you cannot control. Stop wasting time and precious emotional energy on these things. There are things you can influence. Stop being passive on the things you can influence. There are things you can control. Stop making excuses for the things you can control. Get busy and act! Take responsibility for your own actions, attitudes and words. Leverage your influence as a leader. Lead by example. Avoid these five common critical mistakes and leverage your powerful positive influence as a leader. As you do, instead of people withdrawing, disengaging or leaving, they will passionately follow you. You are the most important element of the success of your team. Remember: your people want you to lead! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David Waits, founder of Waits Consulting Group, Inc., is a highly sought after consul- tant, speaker and author. As a proven ex- pert in developing powerful initiatives that revolutionize culture, David helps his clients create a thriving organizational environ- ment that facilitates rapid growth, innova- tive development and on-going profitability. He has worked with clients in all 50 states, including Quest Diagnostics, General Dy- namics, Major League Baseball, Walmart, Walt Disney World and numerous other world-class organizations. For more infor- mation, visit www.DavidWaits.com. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS available to those who qualify. Learn more now—800-251-1894 WestCoastUniversity.edu 1 Practice Experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN and MSN degree programs. The WCU RN to BSN, RN to MSN and MSN degree programs are not available to residents in all states. 2 Program requirements include 6 onsite intensives, and 650 precepted hours in order to graduate. Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees. To practice in California, graduates must obtain national certification and seek BRN approval through "Method Two". For more information about Certification application requirements, please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing at: http://www.rn.ca. gov/pdfs/applicants/np-app.pdf. 3 The WCU online nursing, MPH and MHA degree programs are offered through the Orange County, CA campus and may not be available to residents in all states. For graduation rates, median debt of graduates completing these programs and other important information, visit westcoastuniversity.edu/disclosures On Campus Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to BSN Online Programs: Registered Nurse to BSN 1 Registered Nurse to MSN 1 -multiple tracks available Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 1 -multiple tracks available MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 2 Post-Master's FNP 2 Master of Health Administration 3 Master of Public Health Programs vary by campus. WCU-AD-WorkingWorld-BeANurse-022017-v1 Julie Tran | RN 2015 WCU GRADUATE Oncology Nurse If you're passionate about helping people, earn the nursing degree that makes a difference. To be successful in the rewarding yet challenging career of nursing, you'll need to hit the ground running. West Coast University is committed to preparing skilled and well-educated graduates who are ready to enter the work force.